Thoughts on Borla X-pipe
Naples FL
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great impovement for the money; does all of the above; strongly recommend. I also added a K&N drop in filter for the stock air box.
Last edited by 9157; Jan 4, 2017 at 07:12 PM.
Instructor
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From: On the Coast Florida
Not to hijack the thread because I am considering the same purchase and am interested in the real benefits. I only plan to do the x pipe as I just dont trust anyone on removing the rear fascia to install a cat back as well which leads to my question......x pipe installs.....anyone know any installers in the tampa, st pete, clearwater, sarasota area that have experience with this installation on a c7?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Arkansas
So easy a CAVEMAN can do it. 
The tedious part is removing the tunnel plate. A RPITA!
I think GM could have used half of the bolts they actually installed.
FWIW! I did a comparo about the decibel levels and it was only a 5db increase at idle (10" behind the vehicle) and no measurable interior increase (and no drone). WOT is music to the ears.
The tedious part is removing the tunnel plate. A RPITA!
I think GM could have used half of the bolts they actually installed.FWIW! I did a comparo about the decibel levels and it was only a 5db increase at idle (10" behind the vehicle) and no measurable interior increase (and no drone). WOT is music to the ears.
Last edited by Speedforhire; Jan 5, 2017 at 10:05 AM.
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From: On the Coast Florida
Agreed, but you know as well as I do there are some real clowns out there that claim to be mechanics, etc, sloppy work, don't tighten bolts, etc, etc. I would do it myself but I do not have access to a lift.
Le Mans Master
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Is it just the Xpipe itself you want? Or the whole package with Atak? If if is just the Xpipe I don't think there is much gain in horsepower. Maybe 5 HP or something like that. But the sound is fantastic. It gets you 90% there for the sound on just the cost of the Xpipe at about $450, as opposed the the whole Atak package for around $2,000. I believe the full package will gain you about 40 HP.
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Pro
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Worth it for the cost, if you have NPP, don't bother with aftermarket exhaust, practically the same (as you'll read on other threads)
Pro
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You can do the whole job from one side. Easy install, worth the money
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^^^
I can hardly screw in a light bulb, but I did this myself. One thing though is one pipe was a little out of round and I had to pound it little to perfect it so it would fit.
Other than that, if I can do it, anyone can. So have confidence.
I can hardly screw in a light bulb, but I did this myself. One thing though is one pipe was a little out of round and I had to pound it little to perfect it so it would fit.
Other than that, if I can do it, anyone can. So have confidence.
